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Maple sugar vs. Semolina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between maple sugar and semolina?

  • Maple sugar is richer in manganese, zinc, and iron, yet semolina is richer in selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B1, and vitamin B5.
  • Maple sugar's daily need coverage for manganese is 147% higher.
  • Maple sugar has 6 times more zinc than semolina. Maple sugar has 6.06mg of zinc, while semolina has 1.02mg.

We used Sugars, maple and Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 27% 24% 60% 33% 165% 1.3% 1.4% 577% 4.4%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 21% 15% 28% 95% 28% 66% 0.26% 135% 109%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +26.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57.5%
Contains more IronIron +117.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +494.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +327.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +186.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +5000%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2387.5%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.3% 3% 0.75% 2.9% 0.69% 0% 0% 0% 1.1%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0.6% 0% 56% 12% 95% 40% 104% 0% 0.25% 6% 0%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2388.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12520%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14966.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 g
8% 81% 10%
Protein: 7.51 g
Fats: 1.03 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 9.86 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.4%
Contains more OtherOther +12.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +7410%
Contains more FatsFats +415%
Contains more WaterWater +23.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 32% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.1 g
34% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.294 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.258 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.322 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +303.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +222%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Maple sugar Semolina
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple sugar Semolina DV% diff.
Manganese 4.422mg 1.035mg 147%
Zinc 6.06mg 1.02mg 46%
Selenium 0.8µg 19.9µg 35%
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.452mg 35%
Vitamin B3 0.04mg 5.048mg 31%
Starch 68.29g 28%
Phosphorus 3mg 153mg 21%
Copper 0.099mg 0.284mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.224mg 18%
Protein 0.1g 7.51g 15%
Vitamin B5 0.048mg 0.672mg 12%
Iron 1.61mg 0.74mg 11%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Potassium 274mg 174mg 3%
Carbs 90.9g 80.89g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.05mg 3%
Folate 0µg 8µg 2%
Calcium 90mg 71mg 2%
Magnesium 19mg 27mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.036g 0.294g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g 0.322g 1%
Calories 354kcal 374kcal 1%
Fats 0.2g 1.03g 1%
Net carbs 90.9g 79.09g N/A
Sugar 84.87g 0.33g N/A
Sodium 11mg 2mg 0%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.03mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg 0%
Choline 2.1mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.064g 0.258g 0%
Tryptophan 0.103mg 0%
Threonine 0.271mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.339mg 0%
Leucine 0.656mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.183mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.398mg 0%
Valine 0.47mg 0%
Histidine 0.185mg 0%
Fructose 0.02g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Maple sugar Semolina
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Maple sugar
24%
Semolina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Maple sugar
52%
Semolina

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Sugar (difference - 84.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Semolina
Semolina is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Semolina
Semolina is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.258g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/nutrients
  2. Semolina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169758/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.